Venezuelan Cartel's Malware Honcho Nabbed for ATM Jackpotting

A Venezuelan Tren de Aragua malware figure, the first cybercriminal on the FBI most-wanted list, was nabbed for ATM jackpotting.

Dark Reading reports that a Venezuelan malware figure linked to the Tren de Aragua cartel was nabbed over ATM jackpotting. The person is described as the first cybercriminal ever placed on the FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. Authorities allege the suspect supplied cash that supported the group's violent criminal operations. The item does not name the suspect, a malware family, or the technical jackpotting method.

• Suspect is the first cybercriminal on the FBI Ten Most Wanted list.
• Case centers on ATM jackpotting tied to Tren de Aragua.
• Article alleges the malware activity funded the group's operations.
• No suspect name, malware family, or technical method is given.